Dave from Dayton

That would be giving us the Bird.

Well, that gives me great comfort. /s

Well, I am glad that Archie Miller is not coaching at IU. I was a big fan of his in Dayton. Was surprised when he was offered the IU job. Archie was not on my short list. I wondered if he would make it at IU. But it was tainted from the start. And I appreciate Josh's posts and opinions. But the idea that Archie Miller was 'over his head even at Daytin (sic)' is in error. It was not a chaotic system at Dayton. His teams played like teams. They defended and went after the loose balls. They got lots of assists. And he did not have just one team get hot at the right time of the year. Not surprised, in a way, that Josh holds this opinion. But Josh is right that Archie Miller never should have been given the offer. Hindsight does support the idea that Miller should not have accepted the job. It has been posted that Josh did not like the hire. Seems, that may have blocked his objectivity as to what Archie accomplished at Dayton. Here is his history in Dayton. Brian Gregory, before him, was failing. Left the cupboard bare. And one year, Archie had only 6 scholarship players because of injuries, and getting rid of some players. Miller's accomplishments at Dayton are second only to Don Donoher's 8 NCAAT appearances in 25 years. Archie had 4 in six years. Dayton Flyers (Atlantic 10 Conference) (2011–2017) 2011–12 Dayton 20–13 9–7 5th NIT First Round 2012–13 Dayton 17–14 7–9 11th 2013–14 Dayton 26–11 10–6 T–5th NCAA Division I Elite Eight 2014–15 Dayton 27–9 13–5 T–2nd NCAA Division I Round of 32 2015–16 Dayton 25–8 14–4 T–1st NCAA Division I Round of 64 2016–17 Dayton 24–8 15–3 1st NCAA Division I Round of 64 Dayton: 139–63 (.688) 68–34 (.667)

Reposted from late yesterday... The fan just asked if the ref's parents had ever been married?

We already said who it was and what the puts and takes are. And when the announcement will be. But we have to make sure the word does not get out. Sorry.

Who says that Dolson and the coach-in-waiting are not discussing things...like schedule, money, NIL, money, contract length, money, and money?

the fan just asked if the ref's parents had ever been married?

Yeah, Miles' body sometimes is way ahead of his brain.

Was that when PSU went on a 10 - 0 run?

Does Ballo not go to his right in the first half...underneath? If he had done that twice...

Step up the defense a little. Hit the frees. This is a winnable game.

Go Indiana!

Last second toss by MSU from way beyond the halfcourt. Good. Wins game!

Rice sits. Hope Mac has an outstanding game. Gallo still growing his hair back...right? Defense! Ballo...don't dribble underneath.

Woody waits until the last month of the last year to shake up the starters.

Drop the gun. Grab the lobsta roll. Get outa heya.

Big Archie fan while he was in Dayton. He was not in my short list to be hired by IU. I was shocked. Wondered if he could make it in the pressure cooker of IU. Could he recruit? He did motivate his team in Dayton to play like a team. The sum was greater than the parts. He did not get the support at IU from the administration that Coach Woody got. Archie could not get his arms around the individuals that he got stuck with at IU. Some of the players did not want to work hard on defense. They did not get assists. The point guards could not get the ball into play. No one moved. The administration did not help. Archie had to go. For whatever reason. It was totally phukd. Some of the same problems are experienced since Woody got here. But Woody had TJD. But now some of the team does not want to be here or work. Woody has refused to get that corrected until just a few later games in the 2nd half. Can't get some bigs clogging up the inside at the detriment of a fluid offense and great defense. PS. No I'm not just from Dayton. I graduated from IU when we went undefeated. My whole immediate family loves IU. Am from Evansville Bosse. But I have been around. After going to IU/Business...also went to Wisconsin...still cheering for IU at each game.

On the contrary. Be very worried. If Woody's team wins out and makes a mark post season... Well, it ain't over until the fat chair of the BOT says it's over.

Way back when, we helped my inlaws move. My MIL had dementia and depression. Terrible stuff. Well, she was stressed. Didn't like the new place. Couldn't find things because we were not finished unpacking. She accused me of stealing her wire hangers. How the heck did she figure that I had coveted those forever? So take your Mom's hangers and hide them. Swap those for the information you seek. Good luck.

It wasn't Archie's fault at IU. Some of the players had overinflated balls.

So good to have you back, BR. Hope that you got that thing under your belt under control this time. Thanks for the Archie Miller is anointed insider information. There are so few of us left that thought that Archie walked on water in Dayton. And when at IU...they just tossed him into Showalter Fountain then the Jordan River then dragged him through Fee Lane and threw him off of the Library. So very sad. Just like PeeWee Herman, Archie is rebounding. Nice.

I respectfully disagree. But I support your posting. /s

That is not the Archie Miller that was at Dayton. Personally met him a few times. Was not coached by him. Did not know him socially. Never heard that before. I don't think that he came across as the Dan D type. Nor was he RMK. He really did get dealt with unfairly by limiting his control of who to get rid of and the players did not buy into his pack line defense or team offense. But it is the coach that has to fix anything that is broken. He just could not fix the IU administration. I did see that he got his dander up and would not flex much of his coaching schemes. But hey. He also was not allowed to bring in his PG. Or get rid of the locker room mess. And Romeo was injured early on...his shooting hand. Maybe, just maybe, IU brought the Mr. Hyde out of him. I did not see that.

More of a California Cab lover here. But really do love visiting northern Italy. Read a little about the wine. Wondering...usually they do not store in wooden casks. Have you tried other vintages? Visited some vinyards in Italy, France and just recently, Portugal. Been to Napa and other areas both south of LA and south of Tijuana. We regularly visit Brandeberry Winery near Yellow Springs OH. When I go to whites, I like New Zealand cab blanc. Used to drink some sweet German Spätlese Mit Predakat. Like French oak over American oak aged...not as much pine flavor.

If RTZ doesn't come back soon with the promised discussion...I'm going to come back soon with my promised cussin'.